Organ Grinder n.d.

"Organ Grinder" is a drawing by French artist Jean Jacques de Boissieu, created sometime in the late 18th century. This piece depicts a man, likely a street performer, holding a hurdy-gurdy. The artist utilizes subtle shading in brown ink to depict the man’s facial features and the folds of his clothing. The drawing’s composition emphasizes the man’s weathered face and melancholic expression, portraying the reality of life for many working-class individuals during this time. The drawing is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.